Your role
- Development of an independent research group on evolutionary and trait-based ecology of freshwater invertebrates, testing ecological theory and novel concepts in the ecology of lakes and ponds.
- Analysis of global change responses of freshwater ecosystems, ideally with a focus on zooplankton and their abiotic and biotic interactions.
- Linking trait-based mechanistic insights to management of standing waters and future scenario development.
- Participation in and further development of IGB’s long-term monitoring program of lakes.
- A creative and cooperative integration into the research of IGB, especially with groups working on microbial ecology, plankton, fish and lake ecosystem ecology, and modelling.
- A proactive collaboration to use the regional research infrastructure from small-scale incubators or mesocosms to artificial pond systems or IGB’s LakeLab.
Your profile
- Doctoral degree in biology or ecology, or equivalent
- Substantial experience in freshwater and ecology and ecophysiology of aquatic organisms; experimental design and modern statistical approaches
- Strong analytical and synthetic skills
- Strong publication and project acquisition track record commensurate with career stage
- Experience of research supervision commensurate with career stage
- Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken; learning German to facilitate interactions with stakeholder is expected
- Enthusiasm to collaborate in a team of aquatic scientists from diverse backgrounds
Our offer
We offer an interesting position with a long-term perspective according to IGB’s tenure-track guidelines in a dynamic international scientific environment. The working language is English. We have flat hierarchies, encourage active participation, and provide high individual freedom, enabling scientists to develop their creativity to the best of their abilities.
The position is full-time with an option for temporary or permanent work time reduction. It is based at IGB’s Department of Evolutionary and Integrative Ecology. Salary is paid according to the German salary scheme for the public sector (TVöD Bund E14). We foster career development by providing qualification and training opportunities. Given our commitment to diversity, we welcome all applications, regardless of gender and gender identity, origin, nationality, religion, belief, health and physical disabilities, age or sexual orientation. IGB is committed to increasing the number of women in this field, therefore applications from women are particularly welcome. Various measures are in place at IGB to support gender equality. We support the reconciliation of work and family life. Applicants with a disability will be given preference if they are equally qualified.